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##Shin Yookyung’s Story 5

Shin Yookyung met her husband at a young age and started a family earlier than others. Without a doubt, the two were a match made in heaven.

Yookyung had no experience with other men besides her husband, and the same was true for her husband.

No one around them opposed Yookyung and her husband’s marriage. This was because they looked so happy together.

Before long, the two developed into a married couple with everyone’s blessings, and thereafter lived a life lacking nothing.

Yookyung even gave up her own studies to help her husband settle successfully into society, while also raising young Doha and Doyun.

When Doyun finally grew old enough to trail after his older sister, Yookyung decided to start working herself.

However, the threshold for employment was high. Having already passed the halfway point of her twenties, she didn’t have any notable qualifications. Although the opportunity to elevate her own worth had disappeared, simply being able to live peacefully and happily in such a harmonious family without worries was a successful life in itself.

That’s why Yookyung was able to try even harder. In less than a year, she won a scenario writing award hosted by a broadcasting company and confidently entered the industry.

Starting a step behind others, one rung lower, she proved herself through her abilities at the company as well. Yookyung soon began to catch the eye of others and started building her career.

Just as she felt she had finally established herself as a full member, someone came to find her, who had just shed her “newbie” status.

“I am Choi Junhak, head of the Content Development Department. Nice to meet you, Yookyung-ssi.”

Choi Junhak was a man in his early forties with eyes that exuded masculinity. His muscular physique, especially for his age, stood out, which was why many women pursued him despite him being a married man.

Yookyung couldn’t understand why someone in such a key position was seeking her out.

Unlike his intense appearance, Junhak calmly explained how and why he had come to know Yookyung.

“Was it the 43rd Scenario Contest? I thoroughly read the work you wrote, Yookyung-ssi. It was an impressive piece, hard to find in this day and age. It feels like just yesterday I was rating that scenario, and now I get to meet its author like this.”

“You, you were a judge back then. Thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to enter the broadcasting company like this…”

“There were other judges, but… at least I liked your approach, Yookyung-ssi. The way you expressed realistic parts without reservation was like…”

Junhak, trailing off, looked down at Yookyung’s ring. It was a token of their love’s fruition.

“Ah, you’re already married. That’s why the depth in expressing family was extraordinary. Well, anyway, in my opinion, it was a flawless work.”

“Thank you for seeing it in a good light.”

“Yes. Oh, by the way… where are you assigned now?”

“The Drama Department. I was assigned there because I passed the scenario competition.”

“Drama Department. Hmm… I see. Are you currently working on any programs?”

“Not yet, I’m still in the learning phase.”

“Alright, Yookyung-ssi. We have a new variety show we’re preparing. Let’s have you start as the main writer from tomorrow.”

Yookyung was more surprised than happy by Junhak’s decision. As the head of the Content Department, which encompassed drama, variety, and cultural programming, his decision wasn’t strange, but she hadn’t expected to be thrown into the front lines so quickly.

But she ended up regretting that decision. The variety show Junhak had planned was none other than a late-night adult program, the very broadcast where Yookyung was forced to wear various costumes.

Due to the fallout from the controversy, the PD was unable to remain at the main office, but Choi Junhak, the planning director, remained. He said there happened to be an open position in a new variety program and assigned Yookyung there.

On that program was an assistant director, Jeong Daewook, who was around her age and actively learning the ropes. Like Yookyung, he was a talented individual.

As time passed, Yookyung and Daewook gradually began to stand out. The two continued to get opportunities to participate in new projects, and their experience and skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Then, one day.

On her way home late from work, Yookyung, passing through the bustling downtown area near the company, met Junhak walking from the opposite direction. Junhak had a woman by his side, and upon closer inspection, she was a writer from another department.

As soon as she saw Yookyung, she bowed her head and tried to hide behind Choi Junhak.

“Uh… huh? Hey, why are you suddenly acting like that… Oh. Well, look who it is…! Isn’t it our poster girl, Mrs. Shin! Hahahaha!”

“…Director-nim. That’s enough, please go home. Your wife is waiting for you.”

“Uh… wife? Jeez, what’s the big deal about playing around a little longer before going home. Let’s go, yeah, let’s go, let’s go.”

Yookyung grabbed the collar of his clothes as he tried to rush past. She was already in a state where she couldn’t just overlook this situation.

She knew that Director Choi Junhak had complicated relationships with women, but she never imagined he would even touch women within the company.

“Director-nim! …You’re not that kind of person, Director-nim. Writer-nim, you too, please stop—”

“Let go of this.”

The writer irritably shook off Yookyung’s hand. Yookyung, who had naturally assumed the writer would want help, ended up flustered.

“Writer Shin? …You’re doing well now, senior-nim, so you don’t know how I feel.”

“What………?”

*You won’t know anything anyway. Not now, not ever—*

In the end, the two left, brushing past Yookyung, and Yookyung could only watch until they disappeared from her sight.

Night was deepening.

The deeper the night, the more the heart of the bustling downtown area would glow to attract people. The lights did not dim until dawn broke.

Yookyung was always a person who stood in that place. Where she was, there was always light. Perhaps that’s why she tended to be particularly ignorant about worlds she didn’t know.

Just a short walk would reveal streets where silence and darkness had settled, but Yookyung didn’t try to see that hidden side.

No. Yookyung was also thoroughly guided not to see that place. As a key player who led the success of A Broadcasting Company’s variety shows, she always had to stand on the bright side.

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“Writer Kim. See me for a moment.”

The next day, Yookyung immediately called the writer who had been with Junhak aside. She pressed her about why she was with Junhak, but the writer refused to open her mouth.

Instead, she retorted to Yookyung.

“Senior-nim. Are you trying to make me a criminal right now? Suspecting me like this without explanation from the morning… I don’t feel good about it either.”

“That’s not what I mean—”

“And what I heard is that you, senior-nim, were actually the one… Ah, no, I’m sorry. I’ll get going.”

This time, Yookyung was truly angry. She grabbed the junior writer, who was trying to leave, and asked what she had just meant.

In the end, she confessed the truth. It was rumored that Yookyung herself had connections with Director Choi Junhak.

Yookyung couldn’t accept those words. She had achieved dozens of accomplishments so far.

*Me, who has only proven myself through my abilities, having connections, hah… Really, enough with the jokes… Wait a minute. But why are these rumors spreading? Who started them…?*

She went straight to Junhak. Hearing Yookyung’s story, he stated he was in a difficult position.

“Let’s talk about it one by one later. I’m busy right now…”

Junhak was pulling out a wooden nameplate from a box. Looking closely, Choi Junhak’s name was engraved on it.

【Variety Department | Deputy Director Choi Junhak】

“Director-nim, you’ve been promoted? When…?”

“Ahahahahaha, well, it’s not exactly a promotion… more like, taking on additional duties…”

“I had no idea. Why aren’t you making this public?”

“Eh~ It’s nothing big… No need to make a fuss. ………Hmm. Ah, by the way, this young man works really well. …Was it Representative Nam? I like him.”

He burst out laughing, then unfolded and read an enclosed letter. It was a letter with typical congratulatory remarks, but Junhak carefully placed it in his desk drawer.

“Director-nim. Congratulations are in order, but… What was that about yesterday? Why were you alone with a junior writer? And quite drunk at that.”

“Oh… was I? My memory’s been terrible lately…”

“Even if you’re the Director-nim, you should be careful. What kind of era is this these days… I heard nothing happened, but if I catch you again next time, I’ll tell your wife.”

Yookyung thought she would step forward for those who were unfairly swayed by power. This was because she herself had a past where she was once swept along.

As she turned to leave the room, Choi Junhak spoke as if tossing out a remark.

“You mentioned rumors earlier, didn’t you? Where they originated… That was me. Hahaha, I just wanted to see Writer Shin’s reaction, so I subtly spread them.”

“………Don’t joke around.”

Leaving Yookyung, who had opened the door somewhat roughly and left, Choi Junhak plopped into his chair with a pleased expression.

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Shin Yookyung. Was it less than three years since she joined, and she already had the title of sub-writer…?

Of course, behind her success lay Yookyung’s own exceptional abilities. With her unique ability to scout and charm even celebrities, it was perhaps natural.

That’s why he grew curious about the woman named Shin Yookyung. She would eventually become like a mother to everyone, and at the very least, an unassailable, legendary figure within the broadcasting company.

But that would be troublesome. Yes, very troublesome indeed.

Her success didn’t matter, but ‘he’ always had to be behind Writer Shin’s success. The underlying perception had to be that she was able to succeed because of him, Choi Junhak.

She was a strong woman. She instantly grasped the pervasive rotten culture in the organization and was eliminating it one by one.

“…It’s not time yet.”

He hoped that day would come quickly…

The time when she would feel ‘gratitude’ towards him.

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Time passed quickly. The combination of Producer Jeong Daewook and Writer Shin Yookyung was excellent. The two continued their streak of success, producing hit after hit.

During a staff dinner after filming, a half-drunk Daewook spoke first. He was someone who usually followed Junhak well.

“Honestly… raising someone like me, who had no education or qualifications to speak of. It’s all thanks to Deputy Director-nim. Otherwise, what could I, what could *I* have done?”

“PD-nim… Daewook-ssi! You’re too drunk. Please go home now.”

“Ah, no! I have plenty of time today. Come on, let’s go for round 5! …Oh, but isn’t the Deputy Director-nim coming today? He usually shows his face at gatherings like this.”

“He said he had something to do.”

It was then. Junhak’s call came through on Yookyung’s phone. As she stepped outside to answer, her eyes met Junhak’s, who was standing some distance away.

He approached Yookyung as if he had been waiting.

“How’s the atmosphere inside?”

“Everyone’s good. Perhaps because we’ve overcome a difficult hurdle, they’re feeling relieved.”

“I see. …Writer Shin, I have something to talk about for a moment, would that be alright?”

At her reply that it was perfectly fine, Junhak brought up work and walked for a while. As they walked, the two soon arrived in front of a luxurious bar.

“Um… I think I should head back now. The others will be waiting…”

“I see. By the way, I intend to reconfirm the contributions of everyone on the filming team here. Including you, Yookyung-ssi.”

“You mean…?”

“Your personnel decision, Yookyung-ssi, has been somewhat delayed. You’ve been working as a sub-writer all this time, haven’t you…?”

It was news she had been waiting for with bated breath. Now able to proactively draw the big picture, she needed a higher position. That was the position of a main writer.

“I know this isn’t how it’s supposed to be… but regarding the other team members, and for me to conduct evaluations, it would be good to have at least one collaborator. What do you say, Yookyung-ssi? Would you mind helping me for a moment?”

It was an offer Yookyung couldn’t refuse. Over the years, Choi Junhak had, wittingly or unwittingly, provided Yookyung with many conveniences and various forms of help. Yookyung also knew this.

There was no hesitation in her steps as she followed Junhak into the bar. Although there had been some rumors, Choi Junhak had now become a superior Shin Yookyung could fully trust and follow.

“……What kind of person is this? Have you seen them before?”

“They are a very diligent person. They always come early to inspect equipment and…”

Junhak and Yookyung ordered a drink and examined the documents. While they were chatting, a message arrived on Yookyung’s phone. It was from her husband.

Yookyung couldn’t hide her smile at his thoughtfulness, telling her she had worked hard today and to take her time coming home. She replied that she would go straight home after the dinner and told him to put the children to bed beforehand.

Since good fortune had also come her way, she wanted to show her husband love as soon as possible. Junhak offered her a glass. Yookyung, who took a sip without hesitation, her expression softened a little.

“Is that your husband? You look happy.”

“Yes… He must have been waiting for me.”

“I envy your husband. Having a wife like Writer Shin.”

“That’s too high praise, Deputy Director-nim. Someone like me…”

Yookyung felt a warm sensation spreading throughout her body. Was it because her tension had eased? She talked with Junhak for several minutes afterward.

“……We’ve known each other for years, you can speak comfortably with me now.”

“Is that so…? Indeed, Jeong PD and I call each other comfortably. Still, you have a certain aura that makes you hard to approach.”

“I’m just an ordinary person, a person.”

Choi Junhak, the Deputy Director of the Variety Department, was now approaching his mid to late forties. In his eyes, Shin Yookyung, who was entering her late twenties, was a fruit that had just begun to ripen.

Yookyung kept checking her clothes as if her body was uncomfortable in various places. When did it start? She felt a sharp, stabbing sensation inside, and now it had become so intense that she couldn’t concentrate on the conversation.

At such an unfamiliar sensation, she trembled faintly all over. She constantly tried to reason with herself, but her central nervous system was already taut, geared towards her sensitive areas.

“Right. It seems it’s about time for us to get going. I’ll say it again, I’m not the ultimate authority on personnel. I can put in a good word, but ultimately, the decision is made by upper management.”

“Mh… Hmph… I… understand. ………Phew. Hmm…”

“Oh, right. No one else, but for you, Yookyung-ssi, I can somehow… What’s wrong, are you feeling unwell?”

“Ah… that… no, it’s not… that—!”

An inexplicable pleasure washed over her, and soon the space between her tightly clenched thighs became wet. Junhak supported the swaying Yookyung.

Simply at the touch of another man, Yookyung had to clench her teeth tightly. Immediately, a second climax was about to engulf her entire body.

“Th… why… it’s strange— K-huh, ugh…! Deputy Director-nim, wait, just a moment—”

“Oh dear, what to do. Really, Writer Shin. …No matter how good you feel, you have to hold it in until you get home. Especially after telling your husband to wait.”

“Th-that’s… not it, my body suddenly… Haa, haa, haa…”

She tried to pull out her phone with trembling hands, but Junhak stacked her hand on top of his and brought it to his body.

Naturally pulling Yookyung closer, he used his other hand to toy with her pale nape and flushed lips.

“How about it? If you cooperate just a little, we might be able to end this nicely.”

“Haaa… Haaa… Haaaa…”

“Ah… what I mean is, if you want a promotion, you should accompany me for a night. Can’t you even do that much, Writer Shin?”

“Eh………? That kind of… Ugh…!!”

Even just by having her hair swept back, Yookyung had to overcome another wave. Her face was flushed, and her body absolutely wouldn’t calm down. She couldn’t understand why she was in such a state.

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When she barely managed to cling to her fading consciousness, Yookyung was lying on a hotel bed. Her head was heavy, and she couldn’t even turn it.

Just then, the bathroom door opened, and an unfamiliar man emerged. It was a face she had seen thousands of times, but below, it was different.

*“How exhilarating.”*

He spoke subtly to the immobile Yookyung.

*Don’t worry. I’ll give you an unforgettable memory in place of your husband.*

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By her bedside, Yookyung’s phone kept vibrating. As the night deepened, Yookyung unwillingly remembered ‘a woman’s pleasure’ at the hands of another man.

No matter how much she screamed internally, there was nothing she could do. She gasped incessantly, pouring out her fluids, and repeatedly reached climax as Junhak took her in.

But that night, Junhak failed to make Yookyung his woman. Yookyung ultimately did not surrender to him.

Even with a dazed face, fluid dripping, she recalled the face of her beloved husband.

The next day. Yookyung tried to report Junhak, but he had already filmed a sex video with Yookyung.

After that, Junhak no longer bothered Yookyung. It took time for her to recover from this incident, but Yookyung eventually became a main writer and continued to thrive, while Junhak was promoted to Director of the Variety Department and became her strong supporter.

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Choi Junhak, Director of the Variety Department. He is currently in his mid-fifties, on the verge of being promoted to a board executive. He had one son.

A son who resembled him exactly.

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